oh no not another new member

[shaunv1975]

sorry
hello, i have just registered and also started playing again, (if you can call it playing!!) i used to hit a few balls at the local driving range, well now i have decided its time to give it a proper go (32 years old) i seem to hit about 1 out of of 5 in a straight(ish) manor, is it best to spend time on the range before taking lessons of do lessons straight off. I have a couple of cheap 9 hole par 3 courses near me which I plan on using before i venture on to a 'real' course.

Nice to meet you all

shaun

 

[rgs]

Welcome

 

[Leftie]

A warm welcome Shaun from another new boy on the forum.

My recommendation would be to book a couple of lessons with a pro and, most importantly, make a good note of what he tells you regarding setup, grip, etc. If necessary write it down after the lesson.

Practice what he says down the range at first then venture out as soon as you feel comfortable.

If things go wrong (and they will) refer back to your notes to get it right again.

I just wish that I could have followed my own advice. I didn't have any lessons until I had been playing many years and when I did I found his advice difficult to put into practice as I had grooved my own swing etc.

 

[madandra]

Evenin'

 

[brendy]

Welcome aboard skipper. Get the basics sorted then get round the par 3 as often as possible, learn to hit several clubs for the same distance and learn how far each club goes without trying to kill it. The rest comes with experience.

 

[MVP]

hello and welcome. I would get lessons. first. i recon if i got lessons when i started instead of two years on i would be twice as good as i am now. practise as much as you can!

Where you from mate?

 

[shaunv1975]

thanks for the kind words and advice,

MVP i'm from lancashire.

 

[stevelockie]

Bonjour Shaun!

 

[HTL]

How do fella? good to have you on board, get some lessons asap! i bet its your grip that's letting your swing down. £20 for a 30mins lesson and you'll be hitting the ball much more consistently.

 

[muttleee]

Oh no not another new member...

Only kidding. The more the merrier! Hope you enjoy the chat on here.

 

[medwayjon]

Welcome to the forum mate, I'm sure you will enjoy it on here for sure!